With the arrest of 4 males in separate operations, the Delhi Police on Friday claimed to have unearthed two `homosexual sextortion gangs` energetic in south east Delhi, who used to lure victims utilizing on-line courting app `Grindr`, an official mentioned. The accused have been recognized as Arun Kumar alias Chotu (22), Vishal Kohli (24), Rajesh Kumar (42) and Anuj alias Banda (21). According to the police, a brand new modus operandi had not too long ago come to their discover. The perpetrators create faux profiles on the `Grindr` app and have interaction in pleasant chats with their victims. The accused entice the victims to take part in sexual actions and invite them to particular places. Once the victims are in compromising positions, the co-accused forcefully enter the premises. They proceed to create a nude video of the sufferer after which threaten to share it together with his family and friends members.
Due to the concern of social stigma, the victims succumb to the calls for of the accused and switch cash into the accounts supplied by them. “In the first incident, the complainant informed the police that he had encountered an individual named Rahul on the social media app `Grindr`. Rahul enticed the victim to meet him at Vinobapuri Metro Station on April 24. Upon reaching the metro station, Rahul guided the complainant to a room located in the Sriniwaspuri area, where the trap had already been set,” mentioned Rajesh Deo, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Once contained in the room and engaged in dialog, two people abruptly stormed in and commenced recording a video of the complainant.
“They coerced him into removing his clothes and threatened to release the video publicly. Given that the victim was in a respected profession, he was overcome with fear and pleaded for mercy. The perpetrators demanded Rs 2 lakhs. Fearing exposure in society, the victim complied with their demands and transferred the specified amount using the `Phonepe` app, utilizing the account of one of his acquaintances,” mentioned the DCP. During investigation, after registration of the case, the police zeroed in on two criminals Arun and Vishal within the Loni space of Ghaziabad and apprehended them from there. “Further, Rajesh Kumar was also apprehended from Shahbad Dairy area,” mentioned the official. In one other incident, the complainant recounted an encounter with a person named Nikhil on the `Grindr` courting app.
“Subsequently, they initiated communication through WhatsApp and agreed to meet for a casual hookup at Mohan Estate Metro station. Upon arriving at the designated location, the complainant was instructed to proceed to Mata Chowk, Aali Village, where Nikhil awaited him,” mentioned Deo. “Upon reaching the destination, three individuals wielding wooden sticks and two knives abruptly entered the room. All four assailants subjected the complainant to physical assault, coercing him into performing oral sex against his will. Moreover, they extorted Rs 33,000 from the complainant via the Paytm platform,” mentioned the official. “The medico-legal case of the complainant was conducted and during investigation Anuj was arrested,” mentioned the official, including that efforts are being made to apprehend the remaining accused individuals. “Investigations of both the cases are in process to unearth the entire conspiracy,” the official added.
